National

Blantyre derby in Airtel Cup as Bullets draw Nomads in semifinals

By Andrew Cane Chilapondwa

May 27, 2018

A major clash is on the cards after Nyasa Big Bullets were drawn on Sunday to face rivals Be Forward Wanderers in the semifinals of this year’s Airtel Top 8 Cup.

The two teams played to a goalless draw during a Super League match in April, but the rivalry will be rekindled at a venue yet to be announced by the Football Association of Malawi (FAM).

The draw took place at Bingu National Stadium on Sunday at half time during a Lilongwe derby in the second leg of the quarterfinal tie in which Silver Strikers progressed after beating Civil Sporting Club 2-1 on aggregate.

The Central Bankers, who are the defending champions, will play Blue Eagles at home in the last four of the competition.